Al Summan Metals, based in Dubai, UAE, distinguishes itself as a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Tool and Die Steel P20 Bars. These bars are engineered for outstanding machinability and durability, designed to satisfy the demanding requirements of the tool and mold-making industries. Boasting qualities such as excellent polishability, toughness, and dimensional stability, Al Summan Metals guarantees that each P20 Bar undergoes strict quality control and advanced processing to provide reliable performance. Valued for their dependability and extended service life, these Tool and Die Steel P20 Bars are adaptable enough for a broad spectrum of industrial and manufacturing uses.
The Tool and Die Steel P20 Bars are made up of carbon, chromium, molybdenum, and manganese, which combine to produce a well-balanced blend of hardness, strength, and toughness. This material offers not just good machinability but also outstanding polishability, which makes it a preferred option for plastic mold and die applications. In mechanical terms, P20 steel is recognized for its high tensile strength, consistent hardness, and remarkable dimensional stability following heat treatment. These properties guarantee that the bars deliver dependable performance and withstand wear and cracking, even under demanding working conditions.
| C % | Mn % | Si % | Cr % | Mo % |
| 0.40% | 1.00% | 0.40% | 1.20% | 0.35% |
| Properties | Metric |
| Hardness, Brinell (Typical) | 300 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (Typical) | 30 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 965-1030 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 827-862 MPa |
| Elongation At Break (In 50 Mm (2″)) | 20.00% |
| Compressive Strength | 862 MPa |
| Charpy Impact (V-Notch) | 27.1-33.9 J |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic Modulus | 190-210 GPa |
| Country | USA | German | GB/T | JIS |
| Standard | ASTM A681 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | GB/T 1299 | |
| Grades | P20 | 1.2311 | 3Cr2Mo | PDS-3 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal Expansion | 12.8 X 10-6/ºC | 20-425 | – |
When selecting P20 tool and die steel bars, take into account machinability, toughness, hardness, heat treatment capabilities, corrosion resistance, application requirements, cost-effectiveness, and the availability of appropriate sizes for your particular needs.
Tool and die steel P20 bars are usually measured by diameter and length, with typical diameters spanning from 1 inch to 10 inches, and lengths spanning from 10 to 20 feet.
Tool and die steel P20 bars are not well suited for high-temperature applications. Although they provide good toughness and machinability, their heat resistance is limited when compared to steels engineered for high-temperature environments.
Tool and Die Steel P20 Bars are commonly employed in manufacturing plastic injection molds, die-casting dies, and extrusion tools. They also play a key role in producing mold bases, die holders, and additional tooling parts that require exceptional toughness and surface finish. Because of their excellent machinability and durability, P20 Bars are preferred across sectors such as automotive, packaging, and consumer goods. Their capacity to preserve structural integrity and surface quality renders them vital for precision tooling and demanding mold-making applications.






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